comaparing primary research with use of film and digital

The above images are of similar content yet the top was taken using digital while the bottom photo was produced using Polaroid film.Although of a similar format the two images demonstrate that they couldn't be more divergent from one another. Experimenting this way when documentation my work gave me the ability to see the different qualities each possessed .Also which of the two worked better in relation with the series of images i plan to produce.

I personally feel that the Polaroid film gave a better outcome than the digital in terms of lighting and composition. The subject matter in the Polaroid is being made clear that this is objective matter ,with its central placement with little background to be displayed.Where as the digital image has a very different layout with more space in the foreground that the subject matter which in this particular case does not work well , even though the subject matter is evidently clear i feel is drowned out by the  the white background.The lighting in the Polaroid is desirably better with is softened edges display more of a subtle image.

Photographing a body structure

Trying to shoot intimate detailed images in a non studio environment , without harsh studio lighting .I felt like it was unaesthetically  pleasing using natural lighting  and shooting from a wider angle .But the above work well using only natural lighting at a close range,which then interlinks with past work in my minor project.The image has a conceptual content and make you question the photograph further and what the image consists off.This led me to research work of Guy Bourdin ,although his work could be considered  of a different nature to the above they have the element of impenetrable obscurity that leave the audience questioning the content .Below is an example of just this and image by the artist that holds and obscure value.

Book : Guy Bourdin - Phaidon

Polaroid Contact three

The above Contact displays a set of Polaroids that could be considered of a random content that initially  have no connection to any of my final images that are to be submitted.That being said the above have a relevant connection when speaking in terms what they consist of, they all have a linking theme of dishevelment,distortion and abandonment.This will be further detailed in following posts.

Polaroid Contact Two

Polaroid Contact one

This contact shows the exploration and change in equipment using Polaroid film to create a set of softer images which can be seen forming from the above contact sheet.There is instantly a distinctive structure and progression taking place throughout the above from previous contacts.

Contact two

Contact one

The above contact sheet shows a continuing progression of past projects,unlike my minor project project which documented body form and structure.The above image experiment similar aspects yet shooting from a wider angle capturing more detail while setting a scene and atmosphere which can change the context of the image .